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Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Hand crank Hurricane air raid siren model HS1
... Hand crank Hurricane air raid siren model HS1...An air raid siren which is cranked by the crank lever... Dandenong melbourne ( Markings appear to be deleted) An air raid ...An air raid siren which is cranked by the crank lever on the side to produce a loud noise noise. It was mostly used during the the event of an air raid during wars, hurricanes or fires.( Markings appear to be deleted) -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Helmet
... WW2 Air Raid Wardens,Area controller Helmet (reporo)... WW2 WW2 Air Raid Wardens,Area controller Helmet (reporo ...WW2 Air Raid Wardens,Area controller Helmet (reporo)headgear, ww2 -
Running Rabbits Military Museum operated by the Upwey Belgrave RSL Sub Branch
Warden's Report Form
... Warden's Report Form "Air Raid Damage" Form R1... ww2 army Warden's Report Form "Air Raid Damage" Form R1 ...Warden's Report Form "Air Raid Damage" Form R1documents, ww2, army -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution...Photograph of Air Raid trench in Caulfield Park during... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution World War ...Photograph of Air Raid trench in Caulfield Park during World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1939-1945, caulfield park -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution...Photograph of Air Raid trench in Caulfield Park during... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution World War ...Photograph of Air Raid trench in Caulfield Park during World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1939-1945, caulfield park -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Equipment - Air raid siren, Police Station, Bay Street, Port Melbourne, (.02) Kosdown Printing, 1942
... Air raid siren, Police Station, Bay Street, Port Melbourne...Air raid siren consisting of .01 - stand .02-.04 3... ii built environment Air raid siren consisting of .01 ...Was attached to the Police Station during World war 2.Air raid siren consisting of .01 - stand .02-.04 3 hooterswar - world war ii, built environment -
Dandenong/Cranbourne RSL Sub Branch
Equipment - Whistle, Circa 1940s
... ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence.... Birmingham. ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence ...ARP Air Raid Wardens Whistle with lanyard. Civil Defence Home Front.Marked ARP J Hudson & Co. Barr Street. Hockley. Birmingham. -
Ringwood RSL Sub-Branch
Headgear - WW2 Air Raid Warden's Helmet, C WW2
... Headgear - WW2 Air Raid Warden's Helmet ...Brodie style steel helmet painted black for use by Air Raid... steel helmet painted black for use by Air Raid Warden Headgear ...Brodie style steel helmet painted black for use by Air Raid WardenHas the Letter W stencilled on the front. -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Document, Arnall & Jackson: Printers & Stationers, City of Kew: Air Raid Precautions Organisation, June 1940
... City of Kew: Air Raid Precautions Organisation...air raid precautions organisation...Air Raid Precautions Organisations were formed in each... of an air raid. City of Kew seal at top right. The document.... Second World War City of Kew WWII air raid precautions ...Air Raid Precautions Organisations were formed in each State in Australia during the Second World War. In Victoria they were organised by the State Emergency Council (Victoria) for Civil Defence. In Melbourne, the organisations were locally based in municipalities. Within a municipality, areas were organised into sectors.Twelve point instructions distributed by the District Warden's Office, Town Hall, Kew in June 1940 and issued by the authority and with the approval of the Kew City Council, W. D. Birrell (Town Clerk), outlining advice for residents in the event of an air raid. City of Kew seal at top right. The document was issued to residents in Sector 9. It was printed by Arnall & Jackson, 115 Barkly Street, W. Brunswick.Signed [Sector Warden] F. J. [sic] Warry, 65 Molesworth Street; [Senior Warden] K. L. Robertssecond world war, city of kew, wwii, air raid precautions organisation -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution...Photograph of Council Truck used by Air Raid Precaution... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution Caulfield ...Photograph of Council Truck used by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, caulfield council, world war 1939-1945, trucks -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution...Photograph of Council Truck used by Air Raid Precaution... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution Caulfield ...Photograph of Council Truck used by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2caulfield, air raid precaution, caulfield council, world war 2, trucks -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Newspaper - Te Sun Newspaer Special Dated 9/9/1940 - My War Part 10 - Frightfulness Raids On London, The Sun Newspaper - Special - Crowded Civilian Areas Bombed - 400 Dead Nazis Lose 88 Machines
... air raids on london... war 2 1940 air raids on london the sun newspaper 9/9/1940 ...Local Newspaper reporting World War 2 - Special - My War Part10Local Newspaper reporting on World War 2 - Special London Bombed - The BlitzLocal Newspaper Dated 9/9/1040 Reporting a=on World War 2 - Special - My War Part 10World War 2 Local Newspaper Reportingworld war 2 1940, air raids on london, the sun newspaper 9/9/1940, the blitz -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Tall Stories, A war at home : a comprehensive guide to the first Japanese attacks on Darwin, 1999
... World war 1939-1945 - Air raids - Darwin...-and-the-dandenong-ranges World war 1939-1945 - Air raids - Darwin World war ...A comprehensive guide to the first Japanese attacks on Darwin on 19th February 1942, written by Dr Tom Lewis, OAM. An essential reference work on this controversial subject that includes a full list of those killed as well as other detailed appendices. It also includes fascinating information on what wartime sites are still accessible in and around the northern capital. Originally published in 1999, until recently it has mainly been available only in Darwin itself.Index, bibliography, ill, maps, p.73.non-fictionA comprehensive guide to the first Japanese attacks on Darwin on 19th February 1942, written by Dr Tom Lewis, OAM. An essential reference work on this controversial subject that includes a full list of those killed as well as other detailed appendices. It also includes fascinating information on what wartime sites are still accessible in and around the northern capital. Originally published in 1999, until recently it has mainly been available only in Darwin itself.world war 1939-1945 - air raids - darwin, world war 1939-1945 - aerial operations - japan -
Monbulk RSL Sub Branch
Book, Allen & Unwin, Australia's frontline : the Northern Territory's war, 1991
... Air raids - Darwin... territory Air raids - Darwin Bombing of Darwin - Includes glossary ...Bombing of Darwin - Includes glossary of World War II Australian slangIndex, bibliography, notes, ill, maps, p.109.non-fictionBombing of Darwin - Includes glossary of World War II Australian slangworld war 1939-1945 - australia - northern territory, air raids - darwin -
University of Melbourne, Burnley Campus Archives
Air Raid Precautions; Manual of General Precautions (Fourth Edition)
... Air Raid Precautions; Manual of General Precautions (Fourth...air raids... Boulevard Richmond melbourne air raids Civil Defence training ...Signed J.L.Provanair raids, civil defence, training manuals -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - ARP, 1940s
... air raid precautions...ARP (Air raid precautions) badge no AL377. Silver with red... - world war ii state emergency service air raid precautions arp ...ARP (Air raid precautions) badge no AL377. Silver with red insert and red and blue print.Victoria ARP AL377 - front of badge Back of badge - Issued by State Emergency Servicelaw, war - world war ii, state emergency service, air raid precautions, arp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, VIC RAILWAYS
... AIR RAID PRECAUTIONS, VIC RAILWAYS.... Workshops WW2 Air Raid Precautions - including various air raid... Railways Bendigo North Workshops WW2 Air Raid Precautions ...Three A3 page photocopy of Vic Railways Bendigo North Workshops WW2 Air Raid Precautions - including various air raid signals and their meanings , remarks on bombs and ARP First aid organisation . Neil Embling 3/4/ 08 donor.bendigo, industry, railway workshops -
Bendigo Military Museum
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPHS, DARWIN, c1945
... bound from Darwin 8/11/45. 2. Graves of first victims of an air.... On back "Graves of first Victims of Air Raids Darwin". 3. On back... of Air Raids Darwin". 3. On back " POW's "Oranjes" Darwin 1945. 4 ...1. Picture of soldiers in trucks in outback - homeward bound from Darwin 8/11/45. 2. Graves of first victims of an air raid in Darwin - Berrimah Cemetery. 3. Ship "Oranjes" returning POW's in 1945 to Australia. 4. VP Day 15/8/45 Crowd of soldiers celebrating 4 RSV.Four photos all originals and black & white. 1. Faded photo of trucks in outback. 2. B & W photo original War graves. 3. B & W photo original POW ship. 4. B & W photo original, celebrating VP Day 1. On back "Homeward Bound from Darwin 8 /11/45". 2. On back "Graves of first Victims of Air Raids Darwin". 3. On back " POW's "Oranjes" Darwin 1945. 4. On back "VP Day 15/8/45, 4RSV & description of Celebration.vp day, darwin, pow's, war graves -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Air raid siren in situ, Police Station, Bay Street, 1994
... Air raid siren in situ, Police Station, Bay Street...One of two photos of air raid siren in situ on rear of roof..., Bay Street Photograph Air raid siren in situ, Police Station ...One of two photos of air raid siren in situ on rear of roof of abandoned Police Station, Bay Streetwar - world war ii, built environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Air raid siren in situ, Police Station, Bay Street, 1994
... Air raid siren in situ, Police Station, Bay Street...One of two photos of air raid siren in situ on rear of roof..., Bay Street Photograph Air raid siren in situ, Police Station ...One of two photos of air raid siren in situ on rear of roof of abandoned Police Station, Bay Streetwar - world war ii, built environment - civic -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Plan - Air raid shelter, Engineering Department, City of Port Melbourne, Shelter Type 'A', 7 Jan 1942
... Air raid shelter...Plan for air raid shelter comprising 5'3" reinforced... for air raid shelter comprising 5'3" reinforced concrete pipe ...Plan for air raid shelter comprising 5'3" reinforced concrete pipe with seating - probably for schoolyard. January 1942.war - world war ii, built environment, city engineers, fred cook -
Moorabbin Air Museum
Functional object (Item) - Wooden Gas Rattle Alarm MK III 1943
... Wooden gas rattle alarm used by Air Raid and Civil Defence... by Air Raid and Civil Defence personnel to warn the residents ...It has been impressed with a checker's stamp which employs the broad arrow 114, and is stamped MO 1943 MK III ,also has markings on rear 15-ND-D. -
Tatura Irrigation & Wartime Camps Museum
Book, Darwin Drama
... and after the air raids and bombings. Many photographs...., ex library book. Describes Darwin before and after the air ...Red hard cover, ex library book. Describes Darwin before and after the air raids and bombings. Many photographs.Darwin Bombing Wartime Activity -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution...Photograph of Air Raid Precaution headquarters during... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution World War ...Photograph of Air Raid Precaution headquarters during World War 2, formerly a Caulfield Council cottage opposite Municipal Officescaulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1939-1945, caulfield council, hawthorn road -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution...Photograph of Air Raid Precaution headquarters during... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution World War ...Photograph of Air Raid Precaution headquarters during World War 2, formerly a Caulfield Council cottage opposite Municipal Officescaulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1939-1945, caulfield council, hawthorn road -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Badge - ARP Warden, 1940s
... air raid precautions...Belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP... - world war ii air raid precautions arp Front : Victoria; ARP ...Belonged to ARP (Air Raid Precautions) wardens. ARP operated during WWII and monitored the area to ensure no lights were visible.Front : Victoria; ARP; AL378 Back : Issued by State Emergency Council: Bentleywar - world war ii, air raid precautions, arp -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Handbook, Air Raid Precautions Handbook No 1 Personal Protection Against Gas
... Air Raid Precautions Handbook No 1 Personal Protection...Handbook for members of air raid precautions services... mornington-peninsula Handbook for members of air raid precautions ...Handbook for members of air raid precautions services (that is ARP Wardens). Originally issued by the UK Home Office (Air Raid Precautions Department), date of publication unknown (however presumed to be World War 2 era). This edition was published by the authority of I. F. Johnston, Commonwealth Government Printer, Canberra with acknowledgement that it was reprinted with the permission of the Controller, His Majesty's Stationery Office, London. This handbook contains 100 pages of illustrated notes for Air Raid Precautions (ARP) Wardens. It is bound in a soft cover of heavy weight buff coloured paper. -
Tramways/East Melbourne RSL Sub Branch - RSL Victoria Listing id: 27511
Picture, Australian Guard of Honour at Service, Amiens Cathedral
... against air raids. ... air raids. Australian Guard of Honour at Service, Amiens ...Framed print showing Australian Guard of Honour at Amiens Cathedral. Image details soldiers standing in a chapel sandbagged against air raids. Printing underneath the image states 'Australian Guard of Honour at Amiens Cathedral'amiens, cathedral, ww1, somme, sandbags, soldiers -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield
... Air Raid Precaution (ARP) in Caulfield...Air Raid Precaution... by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2, Brigadier Cohen... VIC 3162 melbourne Caulfield Air Raid Precaution World War ...Photograph of Ambulance Squad for First Aid Post used by Air Raid Precaution during World War 2, Brigadier Cohen presenting Ambulancecaulfield, air raid precaution, world war 1939-1945, ambulances, cohen, brigadier -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - WES HARRY COLLECTION: AIR RAID WARDEN CARD, 1st August 1942
... WES HARRY COLLECTION: AIR RAID WARDEN CARD...air raid warden..., stating that W. C. Harry has been appointed an Air Raid warden... ORGANIZATION Military air raid warden Victoria State Emergency Services ...Card issued by the State Emergency services Victoria, stating that W. C. Harry has been appointed an Air Raid warden. The number on the card is 39574.State Emergency Services Victoriaorganization, military, air raid warden, victoria state emergency services, air raid warden, world war 2